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Match the following
  Column-I Complex   Column-II
Structure / Geometry / Property
(A) NiCN42- (I) Tetrahedral / Paramagnetic
(B) NiCO4 (II) Tetrahedral / Diamagnetic
(C) NiCl42- (III) Square planar / Diamagnetic

The correct match is

ChemistryCoordination CompoundsTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2021 (04 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A
    A B C
    II I III
  • B
    A B C
    I. II III
  • C
    .A B C
    III II I
  • D
    A B C
    III I II.
Solution:
2619 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is:
.A B C
III II I

NiCN42- Square planar
The electrons are paired in 3d orbitals because CN- is strong field ligand.Hence the hybridisation will be dsp2

NiCO4 Tetrahedral
CO is strong field ligand. First the unpaired electrons will pair and then the electrons from 4s orbital will go in 3d orbital. Now 4s and 4p is empty hence it will be sp3 hybridised.

NiCl42 is paramagnetic in nature due to presence of 2 unpaired electrons.
Ni2+ ion has 3d8 electronic configuration. It undergoes sp3 hybridisation which results in tetrahedral geometry.

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